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en-gbNational Housing FederationAdfero Media Ltd V2 Rss HandlerNHF: Housing bodies join forces to highlight important of housing to West Midlands economyhttp://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/national-housing-federation/article/nhf-housing-bodies-join-forces-to-highlight-important-of-hou
The National Housing Federation, Home Builders Federation (HBF) and Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) will work together to highlight the new jobs and growth that more investment in housing could bring to the West Midlands.Fri, 27 Jul 2012 15:11:41 GMThttp://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/national-housing-federation/article/nhf-housing-bodies-join-forces-to-highlight-important-of-houNHF: Housing benefit cuts for under-25s could cause homelessnesshttp://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/national-housing-federation/article/nhf-housing-benefit-cuts-for-under-25s-could-cause-homelessn
Responding to plans by David Cameron to stop housing benefit to those under 25 years old, David Orr, chief executive of the National Housing Federation, which represents England's housing associations, says:Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:40:43 GMThttp://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/national-housing-federation/article/nhf-housing-benefit-cuts-for-under-25s-could-cause-homelessnBed tax vote will hit thousands, warns NHF http://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/national-housing-federation/article/bed-tax-vote-will-hit-thousands-warns-nhf
Thousands of families in social housing face being driven into poverty after the Government rejected moves to protect vulnerable people from the bedroom tax.
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:40:56 GMThttp://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/national-housing-federation/article/bed-tax-vote-will-hit-thousands-warns-nhfNHF: Leaders’ Forum and Exhibition 2012http://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/national-housing-federation/article/nhf-leaders-forum-and-exhibition-2012
This flagship event is a forum for chief executives and chairs of the housing sector to network with each other and learn from a range of high-profile and inspirational speakers from media, political and housing backgrounds. It takes place in Park Plaza Victoria, London.Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:36:24 GMThttp://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/national-housing-federation/article/nhf-leaders-forum-and-exhibition-2012NHF: The UK’s housing crisis is showing little sign of recovery, new Government statistics have revealedhttp://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/national-housing-federation/article/nhf-the-uk-s-housing-crisis-is-showing-little-sign-of-recove
Figures released today by the Department for Communities and Local Government report the UK is building not even half the homes needed to ease the country’s housing shortage, even as millions of people are still in need of a home.Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:46:54 GMThttp://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/national-housing-federation/article/nhf-the-uk-s-housing-crisis-is-showing-little-sign-of-recoveNHF: We are delighted that peers have stood firm for common sense and fairnesshttp://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/national-housing-federation/article/nhf-we-are-delighted-that-peers-have-stood-firm-for-common-s
Peers and MPs of all parties have voted to amend Bedroom Tax proposals. They have been supported by tenants, social landlords and nearly 80 organisations concerned with housing, family issues and disability.Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:50:05 GMThttp://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/national-housing-federation/article/nhf-we-are-delighted-that-peers-have-stood-firm-for-common-sNHF: 70+ organisations urge MPs to protect poor families tomorrowhttp://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/national-housing-federation/article/nhf-70-organisations-urge-mps-to-protect-poor-families-tomor
Over 70 family, disability and housing organisations have written a joint letter to MPs urging them to accept a Lords amendment that will save poor families in social housing from falling into debt and poverty.Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:30:43 GMThttp://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/national-housing-federation/article/nhf-70-organisations-urge-mps-to-protect-poor-families-tomorNHF: MPs and thinkers to discuss social housing in economic crisishttp://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/national-housing-federation/article/nhf-mps-and-thinkers-to-discuss-social-housing-in-economic-c
Prominent MPs, business executives and key thinkers will gather at a conference to discuss social housing leadership in the face of unprecedented economic change.Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:59:57 GMThttp://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/national-housing-federation/article/nhf-mps-and-thinkers-to-discuss-social-housing-in-economic-cNHF: Poorest will lose out on £150 energy bill savings – new research revealshttp://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/national-housing-federation/article/nhf-poorest-will-lose-out-on-150-energy-bill-savings-new-res
Low-income households are not getting a fair share of the solar panel subsidy and look set to lose out even more under current government proposals, new research shows.Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:08:38 GMThttp://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/national-housing-federation/article/nhf-poorest-will-lose-out-on-150-energy-bill-savings-new-resFederation backs calls for clampdown on illegal subletting http://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/national-housing-federation/article/federation-backs-calls-for-clampdown-on-illegal-subletting
David Orr, chief executive of the National Housing Federation, responds to Housing Minister Grant Shapps’s announcement today on proposals to battle tenancy fraud.Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:19:40 GMThttp://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/national-housing-federation/article/federation-backs-calls-for-clampdown-on-illegal-sublettingNHF: Bedroom tax could cost poor families up to £1,400 per year – new figureshttp://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/national-housing-federation/article/nhf-bedroom-tax-could-cost-poor-families-up-to-1-400-per-yea
PLANS to penalise social tenants living in homes deemed too large for their needs could cost families in London up to £1,400 per year, new figures reveal.Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:12:04 GMThttp://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/national-housing-federation/article/nhf-bedroom-tax-could-cost-poor-families-up-to-1-400-per-yeaNHF on Autumn Statement: Building affordable housing is win/win for taxpayerhttp://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/national-housing-federation/article/nhf-on-autumn-statement-building-affordable-housing-is-win-w
In response to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, David Orr, chief executive of the National Housing Federation, said: "The Government is ploughing money into infrastructure projects and building schemes which it hopes will give the economy an immediate boost. But it has largely ignored the one industry which would provide the Treasury with the biggest bang for the taxpayers’ buck: house-building."Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:32:45 GMThttp://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/national-housing-federation/article/nhf-on-autumn-statement-building-affordable-housing-is-win-wNHF: Housing strategy is a missed opportunity to tackle housing crisis, Federation warnshttp://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/national-housing-federation/article/nhf-housing-strategy-is-a-missed-opportunity-to-tackle-housi
In response to the Government's housing strategy, David Orr, chief executive of the National Housing Federation, said: “The Government deserves credit for recognising the huge economic and social value of investing in house-building.Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:16:02 GMThttp://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/national-housing-federation/article/nhf-housing-strategy-is-a-missed-opportunity-to-tackle-housiNHF: Generation locked out of broken market as Londoners need £87,000 salary to buy average price property, report showshttp://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/national-housing-federation/article/nhf-generation-locked-out-of-broken-market-as-londoners-need
The average Londoner would need to triple their salary to £87,000 to buy an average price property in the capital, according to a report launched Wednesday by the National Housing Federation.Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:14:02 GMThttp://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/national-housing-federation/article/nhf-generation-locked-out-of-broken-market-as-londoners-needNHF: Poorest will lose out on fuel poverty fund but will still have to pay for ithttp://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/national-housing-federation/article/nhf-poorest-will-lose-out-on-fuel-poverty-fund-but-will-stil
Millions of the country’s poorest families could end up not benefiting from a flagship government fund aimed at tackling fuel poverty expected to be announced by the Department of Energy and Climate Change tomorrow – even though they will have to pay a surcharge on their energy bills for it.Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:28:32 GMThttp://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/national-housing-federation/article/nhf-poorest-will-lose-out-on-fuel-poverty-fund-but-will-stilNHF: Communities across Britain campaign against housing benefit cutshttp://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/national-housing-federation/article/nhf-communities-across-britain-campaign-against-housing-bene
Thousands of people all over Britain are taking part in a week of grassroots campaigning against the Government's plans to slash housing benefit for some of country's poorest families.Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:27:14 GMThttp://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/national-housing-federation/article/nhf-communities-across-britain-campaign-against-housing-beneNew asset management guide published by National Housing Federationhttp://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/national-housing-federation/article/new-asset-management-guide-published-by-national-housing-fed
The National Housing Federation has published a new guide, Managing the assets, aimed at all those involved in developing and implementing asset management strategies for social housing. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:02:56 GMThttp://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/national-housing-federation/article/new-asset-management-guide-published-by-national-housing-fedNHF: Response to Ed Miliband's social housing proposalshttp://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/national-housing-federation/article/nhf-response-to-ed-miliband-s-social-housing-proposals
Commenting on Labour leader Ed Miliband's proposals for social housing allocations, David Orr, chief executive of the National Housing Federation said the following:Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:42:29 GMThttp://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/national-housing-federation/article/nhf-response-to-ed-miliband-s-social-housing-proposalsNHF: Ministers urged to invest in house-building to boost economy and tackle housing crisishttp://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/national-housing-federation/article/nhf-ministers-urged-to-invest-in-house-building-to-boost-eco
The National Housing Federation today called on the Government to help fix the broken housing market and deliver thousands of new affordable homes for first-time buyers. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:08:44 GMThttp://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/national-housing-federation/article/nhf-ministers-urged-to-invest-in-house-building-to-boost-ecoNHF: Community group project scoops national award for slashing crime levelshttp://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/national-housing-federation/article/nhf-community-group-project-scoops-national-award-for-slashi
A Durham housing association that tackled chronic levels of crime has won a prestigious national housing award.Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:23:55 GMThttp://www.politics.co.uk/opinion-formers/national-housing-federation/article/nhf-community-group-project-scoops-national-award-for-slashi